Early Careers Networking Group at IFE launches professional development series

Spanning 24 months, the series offers fortnightly, 60-minute interactive sessions delivered by industry leaders across the global fire sector. Each session will include a Q&A, in turn allowing participants to engage directly with subject matter experts.

The ‘Elevate’ programme reflects the multifaceted workforce and variation of roles in the fire safety arena and was developed with the support of the Association for Specialist Fire Protection and the London Fire Brigade.

The suite of webinars will aim to bridge the skills gap within the fire sector and promote a culture of Continuing Professional Development.

Delegates can register for individual sessions that suit their interests or otherwise commit to the full series for a comprehensive learning experience. In support of career development across the fire industry, ‘Elevate’ is being offered free of charge to all fire professionals worldwide.

Complex set of skills

Dean Morris, chair of the IFE’s Early Careers Networking Group, commented: “Fire safety is not a one-size-fits-all vocation. Rather, it requires a complex skill set paired with constant growth. This was the catalyst for the development of the ‘Elevate’ series.”

Morris continued: “We feel that ‘Elevate’ will equip early career professionals with the tools and knowledge needed to excel in the varied nuances of fire safety, harnessing the confidence to explore the career paths available.”

Further, Morris stated: “Organisations will also be able to integrate the ‘Elevate’ programme into their ongoing training strategies and, by doing so, they can enhance their internal development programmes, ensuring that all personnel are well-versed in current Best Practice and innovations within fire safety.”

Offering inspiration

The Early Careers Networking Group offers inspiration, career advice and professional development to the next generation of fire engineering talent.

It’s calling on industry professionals to contribute to the series by delivering speaker sessions, helping to develop competency skill sets within early career professionals. Those interested in participating can refer to the speaker brochure for details on remaining speaker slots and access the necessary contact information for submissions.

The first instalment of the ‘Elevate’ series is scheduled for 2 April to coincide with National Careers Week 2025. ‘Introducing Fire Science’ will explore the basic principles of fire, including methods of heat transfer, fire load and fire load densities.

*For more information and to book delegate places on the ‘Elevate’ series click here

**Join the IFE’s Early Careers Networking Group by visiting LinkedIn